Topics in Preservation Series (TOPS)

An Introduction to a Non-Contact Method of Recovering Data from Obsolete Magnetic Media Formats

Brian WalkerManager, Applied Pictures
Portland, Oregon June 7 , 2010

About the Lecture:

Applied Pictures of Portland, Oregon, intends to develop an innovative system to read the information from magnetic media without making physical contact with the original tape. The hope is that such a system would not be specific to any single current format, and thus may be usable well into the future. Brian Walker, one of the principals of the group, discussed the process Applied Pictures is using to achieve this result and their plans for future development.

About the Speaker:

Brian Walker currently serves as the Manager for the sales, integration and service divisions of a Broadcast and Professional Video Reseller in the Portland, Oregon area. Walker has over 30 years of experience with all aspects of Broadcasting including on-air talent, Director of Engineering for numerous stations, video production and post-production. He has designed and built broadcast facilities and consults with manufacturers for product improvement. Walker designs for and advises customers regarding equipment decisions, plant designs and wiring schematics. He is a member of the Society of Broadcast Engineers and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Broadcast Media Communications from Oregon State University.